Scout Grade

Scouting Report

ESPN AnalystUpdated null

Florence has prototypical strong safety measurables as well as demeanor. This kid is a hitter and one of the more tough and physical safeties in 2011. Tall, high-cut with great length and a well-built frame that still has the room to add considerable bulk. Most production on film comes down in the box as a run supporter. A great force player. Flashes great range and closing burst tracking down ball carriers running the alley and is very stout at the point of attack. Jumps on the screen when pursuing. A very solid force player who keeps proper leverage on the ball. Gets over the trash well without creating cutback lanes. Takes sharp, direct angles with little wasted motion to the ball and runs through as a tackler showing great explosiveness and pop from his hips. Not only does he limit second efforts, he is a collision type of tackler who creates a lot of turnovers. However, he does appear a bit straight-lined at times and is much better attacking vertically than laterally. Has some stiffness. Weaker area would be his change-of-direction skill and lack of great transitional quickness. Would like to see a more fluid, tighter pedal and improved diagnosing skills. Main question mark may be his ability to open and turn in coverage and match up versus quicker slots if positioned down in man coverage. He does flash good deep range off the hash and ball skills; could develop into a good hash player but feel a 4-4 scheme where he is positioned down in the may best exploit his best physical tools. Very good football player. ... for full access to RecruitingNation become an Insider